Cubs cracking down on resale of season tickets

The Cubs said they're taking a stance against ticket scalpers, declining to renew nearly 1,000 season tickets from about 40 customers

Working with outside sources, the Cubs said they identified fans who bought season tickets in bulk for the sole purpose of reselling them and sent them letters Wednesday telling them their accounts have been revoked.

"This is about getting as many season tickets in the hands of fans that are interested in and intend to enjoy Cubs baseball at Wrigley Field," vice president Julian Green said.

The total represents about 4 percent of the season ticket base and opens the waiting list, which currently stands at about 115,000.

According to one source who sells tickets on the secondary market, the sellers usually make money only during playoff years.